Stockton News - Aug. 9, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

EOF 2024 summerEOF Emphasizes Importance of Community, Connection

“EOF” is more than just an acronym for Educational Opportunity Fund at Stockton. It stands for “Extension of Family,” as demonstrated by the strength of the community of students, staff and faculty who participated in the program.

Over the last 50 years, EOF has become a beacon of hope and an avenue for marginalized and underserved students to access higher education and upward mobility. Through the program, eligible students receive the tools and resources that they need to prepare for, excel in and graduate from colleges and universities in New Jersey. 

This year, 115 eligible students participated in Stockton’s EOF Summer Academy, living on the Galloway campus and spending a month learning, developing leadership skills and building social connections. When they return for fall classes on Sept. 5, EOF students will have a network of peers and faculty and be prepared to navigate courses, on-campus employment, and student clubs during the academic year.

This sets them up for success. In fact, 95-98% of EOF students from 2021-2023 persisted past the first semester, according to Ana DeNise, director of EOF at Stockton and alumna of Georgian Court University’s EOF program.

📸  View more photos from the Summer EOF Academy on Flickr.

Goals gear up - two girlsGOALS Wraps Up Summer, GEARing UP for Fall

“Thank you all for being here this summer and for your dedication to your education and future. I hope to be able to welcome you as a Stockton student someday soon.”

Words of encouragement and well wishes for the future like Robert Heinrich’s were abundant during the fifth annual closing ceremony for GOALS GEAR UP Summer Enrichment Program students at the Atlantic City campus on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Opening speeches by Heinrich, vice president for Enrollment Management, and Alexis Jenkins, director of GOALS GEAR UP, praised the students for their hard work during academic lessons focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics throughout the six-week program and implored them to keep pursuing higher education.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

'Second Saturdays - AC Beach Clean Up' on Aug. 10
Make a wave of change in preparation for the fall semester with the Young Alumni Club and Student Alumni Association on Aug. 10 by cleaning up the beach area in front of Kesselman Hall at Stockton Atlantic City.

The clean-up will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Closed-toe shoes are required, and gloves, trash bags, and a trash grabber tool will be provided per group.

The event has a $5 nonrefundable donation to the Student Relief Fund.

Second Saturdays in Atlantic City are a series of family-friendly events hosted by Stockton University Alumni. Enjoy a beverage and snack following the activity. For more information and to register, visit here.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Facebook: Happy #NationalOysterDay 🦪, Ospreys!

Instagram: @ospreysenate President Andrea Sandoval went to #NewJersey’s beaches for her internship with @nj.dep where she monitored beach-nesting shorebirds. 

X: #OspreysEverywhere – even the State House! 👉 Check out this summer’s issue of #StocktonNow, the ezine that has a variety of interesting articles and stories that highlight our Stockton community. 🌻

OSPREY NOTES

Library Named Express Library by Online Computer Library Center

The Richard E. Bjork Library has been named an Express Library for its efficient and fast collection sharing and Interlibrary Loan Services for the fifth consecutive year by the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Express program.

This award designation places the Bjork Library in a unique small group of libraries that can fulfill student, faculty and staff copy requests in less than 18 hours. The Library is also an elite member of the OCLC Express program.

“This designation is even more important this year and the next, now that the Bjork Library is under renovation and Interlibrary Loan will play a larger role in all library user services,” said Patricia Thatcher, dean of the Library. “With the bulk of the physical collection in storage until after renovation, and a smaller library commons space and circulating collection in C/D Atrium on the Galloway campus, collection sharing and copy requests will be a primary method for student and faculty access to academic resources.”
Congratulations to Susan Bucikowski, technical library assistant, and Lisa DiSciascio, senior library assistant, on their effective and prompt service to all Bjork Library stakeholders.
Fun Fact Friday: 📖  Today is the day to celebrate all the *bibliophiles out there — it's National Book Lovers Day! And well-timed our own University library receiving the exciting recognition posted above.
Some interesting trivia is the very first books used parchment or vellum (calf skin) for the book pages. If you're looking for something new read, check out this list of "100 of the Best Books of All Time" from Reader's Digest.
 
* a person who has a great appreciation for or collects books.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for Alumni & Friends 

👩‍💻 Professional Development Opportunities  

Noyes Arts Garage exhibits 

Now-Aug. 11: Surfside Casual Furniture 2024 Summer Show House

Now-Aug. 23: American History Through War Perspectives  

Now-Sept. 29: Drag is Not a Crime at Noyes Museum

Aug. 10: Second Saturdays - Beach Clean Up

Aug. 13: 🦅 Transfer Open House

Aug. 15: The Holocaust Survivors of South Jersey Project with Dr. Michael Hayse

Sept. 3: Fall Faculty Conference

Sept. 5: 📚 Fall Semester begins 

Sept. 11: Board of Trustees meeting

Sept. 17-18: Get Involved Fair

Sept. 19: ⛳ Stockton University Foundation Golf Classic